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Proverbs 17:16
Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
Proverbs 17:16 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 17:16 in other translations
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he has no understanding?
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In context
13 If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.
14 To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous— both are detestable to the LORD.
16 Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
19 He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.
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